UNITED KINGDOM

Despite its exit from the European Union, the United Kingdom remains an important e-commerce market for French companies. British consumers are savvy online shoppers, with specific delivery expectations and a strong interest in international brands. This page provides information on UK shopping habits, post-Brexit customs formalities and Colissimo solutions, in particular our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service, which simplifies the shopping experience by taking care of import duties and taxes, a major asset in removing disincentives to purchase. 

Identity card and basic information about UNITED KINGDOM

Country code
GB
Capital
LONDRES
Currency
LIVRE ANGLAISE

Holidays

, , , , , , , , , , ,

The UK e-commerce market: key figures and trends

Chiffres clés et tendances du e-commerce au UK

Buying behaviour of e-buyers in the UK: the keys to success

Chiffres clés du comportement des e-consommateurs anglais
Principaux critères de déclenchement de l’achat en ligne des anglais
Top 3 des modalités de livraison privilégiées par les e-acheteurs anglais

Send your parcels to the UK with Colissimo

Expédition colis
Services available
  • Colissimo Domicile International
  • Colissimo Return International
Option(s)
  • [en_GB] Indemnisation optionnelle (ad valorem) pour les offres Colissimo Domicile International, Colissimo Point Retrait International et Colissimo Retour International
Fiche pays - Partenaire postal
Poste GB
Tracking
Oui, du dépôt à la livraison
Interactive notification service
Yes
Number of delivery attemps
2
Instance
Yes , 5 days
Delivery on Saturday
Yes
Fedex
Tracking
Oui, du dépôt à la livraison
Interactive notification service
Yes
Number of delivery attemps
0
Instance
No
Delivery on Saturday
No
  • from D + 3
Price zone
2

Standards

Max. weight (machineable)
30kg
Max. length (machineable)
1,50m
Max. girth l + w + h (machineable)
1,50m

Costums formalities

Costums documentations:
  • please note that goods for UNITED KINGDOM must have the following documents attached : 4 copies of form CN23.
Specific restrictions:
  • Sensitive products or those subject to excise duties must have the relevant documents attached.
  • The combined shipment of battery-powered electrical/electronic devices with liquids, aerosols or gels (LAG) is no longer permitted in international air mail. It is MANDATORY to separate the goods and make two separate shipments.
Prohibited articles:

Wine.\nThe above list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. For more details, please visit the official customs website https://www.douane.gouv.fr/fiche/restriction-de-circulation-ou-interdiction-de-certaines-marchandises